Ultra-fast all-optical switch array

Details Ultra-fast all-optical switch array Ultra-fast all-optical switch array

2006-04-25

2006-04-25

Font, Frank G. (Department: 2883)

Optical waveguides

With optical coupler

Switch

C385S015000, C385S017000, C385S018000, C385S020000, C385S024000, C385S031000, C385S039000, C385S047000, C385S050000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07035498

ABSTRACT:
An all-optical switching array for switching a direction of optical signals is presented. The all-optical switching array includes a first substrate. Furthermore, the all-optical switching array includes a plurality of optical switches disposed on the first substrate, wherein each of the plurality of optical switches comprises a first state and a second state and is configured to change the direction of an optical signal, depending on whether the optical switch is in the first state or the second state. The transition of the switch between the first state and the second state is triggered by an ultra-fast laser beam.

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